Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s pulmonary fibrosis has worsened, impacting her ability to carry out her royal duties, as announced by the Royal House of Norway. Diagnosed in 2018, she experiences daily symptoms affecting her work, requiring more rest and frequent changes to her schedule. The Mayo Clinic notes that while some with pulmonary fibrosis can remain stable, others worsen over time, leading to increased shortness of breath, with treatments and a lung transplant being potential options.
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Hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) journalists have been laid off by the Trump administration, effectively dismantling the US-funded news outlet, which was created during WWII to combat propaganda. The administration cited dysfunction and bias as reasons for the firings, which have resulted in over 85% of VOA's staff losing their jobs since March, raising concerns about the future of independent journalism that supports democratic ideals. Need More Context? 🔎
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